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Sport Pilot Airplane practice question 24

The best speed to use for a glide is one that will result in the greatest glide distance for a given amount of

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Correct answer: A. altitude.

Best glide speed gives the greatest gliding distance for the altitude lost, at the best lift-to-drag ratio.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), ch. 5, Aerodynamics of Flight · search it in our library

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Question 24 from the FAA document Sport Pilot Airplane (SPA) Sample Questions (U.S. Government work, public domain) · ACS/LSC code PLT257. The FAA does not publish an answer key; the answer and explanation are ours, with references. Verify against the current regulations and handbooks.